Wayland Pickard
A true renaissance man, Wayland Pickard is an award-winning entertainer, singer, impressionist, instrumentalist, and humorist. What is unique about Pickard's show is his fusion of comedy and piano music. Displaying a unique versatility in combining singing impressions, comedy, and music, this warm and charming entertainer offers a fast-paced variety show that is a hit with audiences around the country.
Described by Jay Leno as a "sensational musician," by Dick Van Dyke as "a great showman," and by Phyllis Diller as "the piano variety-artist of the decade," Pickard's one-man, self-contained show is a unique fusion of rock, classical, jazz, and pop, delivered with a comedic touch. A national recording artist, television Ace Award nominee, Cine Golden Eagle Award winner, and Billboard song finalist, Wayland has appeared on "The Tonight Show," HBO, and at Carnegie Hall. He also appeared in the films "Beethoven's 5th" and "The Great Santini," and had a recurring role on the CBS television series, "Capitol." A successful writer as well, he wrote for the corporate act, "The Danny Gans Show," now appearing in Las Vegas, and has also scored music for film and television.
Easily adaptable, Pickard can adjust his show to any special event or audience demographic. With a wide range of material using multi-media special effects, his one-man show is easy to produce with Pickard as a solo performer. His act can also expand to include a band or orchestra of any size using local musicians. Providing a clean and upbeat evening of music, song, and comedy, Pickard's variety act commands standing ovations around the country.
MOST REQUESTED TOPICS:
The Wayland Pickard Corporate Show
Enjoy a hilarious and entertaining evening of celebrity impressions and outstanding piano music! Presented as either a one-man show or with additional "live" musicians ranging from a small ensemble to a full Big Band, this show is a high-tech, high-energy, musical variety act with comedy, impressions, and a captivating variety of music centered around the piano.
Hooray for Hollywood
Award-winning performers Wayland Pickard & Valerie Perri take audiences on a breath-taking tour, singing and playing our favorite Academy Award-winning Hollywood movie themes in this multi-media tribute to cinema's greatest music! A dazzling theatrical musical tribute to classic Hollywood music from several Oscar-winning movies, complete with a backdrop of classic movie scenes projected on the big screen. A real crowd-pleaser with "reel" music for all ages.
The Best of Broadway
A musical tribute to the best Tony Award-winning music Broadway has to offer, starring Wayland Pickard & Valerie Perri, two multi-award winning performers whose credits include starring roles on Broadway, television, and film. Valerie Perri has starred in the lead role in over 1,000 performances of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Evita" in the first National Touring Company. Critics hail this tribute show as "electrifying and sensational". With video backdrops of original Broadway posters and playbills, "The Best of Broadway" is a sure to please and entertain the entire family!
Comedy at the Symphony
An evening of music and comedy in the PBS tradition of Victor Borge, starring award-winning piano-humorist and recording artist, Wayland Pickard. Compared by critics as "the next Victor Borge, Roger Williams, Peter Nero, and Liberace all rolled into one," Pickard presents a riotous evening of symphonic piano music, combining a unique fusion of elegant and original, classical and pop symphonic arrangements, topped off with hilarious comedic patter. A VERY grand piano experience!
OTHER PROGRAMS:
Jazz Nightclub Tour - jazz classic standards
The Liberace Tribute Show
Lecture & speaking engagements to young artists & entertainment professionals (based on his book "The Complete Singer's Guide")
A true renaissance man, Wayland Pickard is an award-winning entertainer, singer, impressionist, instrumentalist, and humorist. What is unique about Pickard's show is his fusion of comedy and piano music. Displaying a unique versatility in combining singing impressions, comedy, and music, this warm and charming entertainer offers a fast-paced variety show that is a hit with audiences around the country.
Described by Jay Leno as a "sensational musician," by Dick Van Dyke as "a great showman," and by Phyllis Diller as "the piano variety-artist of the decade," Pickard's one-man, self-contained show is a unique fusion of rock, classical, jazz, and pop, delivered with a comedic touch. A national recording artist, television Ace Award nominee, Cine Golden Eagle Award winner, and Billboard song finalist, Wayland has appeared on "The Tonight Show," HBO, and at Carnegie Hall. He also appeared in the films "Beethoven's 5th" and "The Great Santini," and had a recurring role on the CBS television series, "Capitol." A successful writer as well, he wrote for the corporate act, "The Danny Gans Show," now appearing in Las Vegas, and has also scored music for film and television.
Easily adaptable, Pickard can adjust his show to any special event or audience demographic. With a wide range of material using multi-media special effects, his one-man show is easy to produce with Pickard as a solo performer. His act can also expand to include a band or orchestra of any size using local musicians. Providing a clean and upbeat evening of music, song, and comedy, Pickard's variety act commands standing ovations around the country.
MOST REQUESTED TOPICS:
The Wayland Pickard Corporate Show
Enjoy a hilarious and entertaining evening of celebrity impressions and outstanding piano music! Presented as either a one-man show or with additional "live" musicians ranging from a small ensemble to a full Big Band, this show is a high-tech, high-energy, musical variety act with comedy, impressions, and a captivating variety of music centered around the piano.
Hooray for Hollywood
Award-winning performers Wayland Pickard & Valerie Perri take audiences on a breath-taking tour, singing and playing our favorite Academy Award-winning Hollywood movie themes in this multi-media tribute to cinema's greatest music! A dazzling theatrical musical tribute to classic Hollywood music from several Oscar-winning movies, complete with a backdrop of classic movie scenes projected on the big screen. A real crowd-pleaser with "reel" music for all ages.
The Best of Broadway
A musical tribute to the best Tony Award-winning music Broadway has to offer, starring Wayland Pickard & Valerie Perri, two multi-award winning performers whose credits include starring roles on Broadway, television, and film. Valerie Perri has starred in the lead role in over 1,000 performances of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Evita" in the first National Touring Company. Critics hail this tribute show as "electrifying and sensational". With video backdrops of original Broadway posters and playbills, "The Best of Broadway" is a sure to please and entertain the entire family!
Comedy at the Symphony
An evening of music and comedy in the PBS tradition of Victor Borge, starring award-winning piano-humorist and recording artist, Wayland Pickard. Compared by critics as "the next Victor Borge, Roger Williams, Peter Nero, and Liberace all rolled into one," Pickard presents a riotous evening of symphonic piano music, combining a unique fusion of elegant and original, classical and pop symphonic arrangements, topped off with hilarious comedic patter. A VERY grand piano experience!
OTHER PROGRAMS:
Jazz Nightclub Tour - jazz classic standards
The Liberace Tribute Show
Lecture & speaking engagements to young artists & entertainment professionals (based on his book "The Complete Singer's Guide")
